Sermons on perceiver:

No Ordinary Man

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Jesus went to great lengths to validate his identity by using his name which is synonymous with God’s name. Jesus told his listeners plainly who he was by name but they did not make the connection. Have you mistaken His identity?

No Ordinary Man John 4:1-30 What is in a name? Well a name says a lot about a person and it is necessary to correctly identify one person from another. Just try getting over the border by using a name or abbreviated name and see what happens to you. Just the other day I needed the name of a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Contributed by Darryl Ward on May 15, 2017

A sermon about the realisation of God's kingdom.

A short novel I would recommend to anyone who is interested in pondering the mysteries of theology and spirituality is Flatland by Edwin A. Abbot, an English schoolteacher, theologian, and priest, which was first published in 1884. Flatland is set in a two-dimensional universe, where everyone and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Isaiah's Revelation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Isaiah's Revelation

Isaiah 6:1–13 I. Isaiah's Revelation - He was a Man Who Saw God (1) In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, 1. The Glory of His Person (6:1) I saw also the Lord 2. The Glory of His Power (6:1) sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, 3. The Glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Managing The Season Of Transition

Contributed by William L. Vincent on Aug 23, 2011

Change is one of the most feared things that human beings encounter. ...Yet, it is impossible to get from where we are to where we are going without making a transition. I feel that a greater part of our success as a Christian, and as a Church is how we m

Managing the Season of Transition By: W. Vincent Preached @ Solid Rock Church, Huntsville AL. Deut 4:22-23 But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land. 23 Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:22-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Opportunity Knocks In Chaos…exodus 32: 25-28

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018

Blessing from God will come to you if you stay faithful

We begin with two men and at this time in their lives they are pastoring a people known as the Israelites. Moses is the leader of the flock and Aaron, his associate Pastor; and his older brother. Moses has just been in intersession with God for Israel and he can’t figure out why God is upset with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2018

We get caught up with our wants and comorts, etc. within our churches and forget that it is all about God.

1. Several years ago I worked for a very large church in another state. a. There are good things about large churches b. There are bad things about large churches c. I asked my secretary to make a banner for me that I hung over the door inside my office: “It’s not about you!” 2. Sometimes we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024

What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2021

Happiness has been defined as an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment.

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” Ecclesiastes 3:12 reminds us: “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 14:27-28, Jeremiah 29:11

Following Jesus Into The Desert Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 21, 2021

What tempts you? How do you resist? We often find it difficult to not give in. Let's follow Jesus into the desert as he experiences the same temptations as we do.

You can listen to the podcast of this sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7412800 Following Jesus Into the Desert Intro: • [video - the marshmallow test] We’re not so very different than these amazingly cute kids. First conducted at Stanford U. in 1972. • We sneak up on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, 1 Peter 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Tolerance

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 28, 2023

Tolerance is defined as the ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Linda Diane Thompson, an American songwriter and former actress once remarked: Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Exodus 14:14, Colossians 3:12-13

Hand Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

God communicates to a prophet in many different ways. One time by the word, another via the Spirit, yet another via the voice above the expanse, etc.

In the book of Ezekiel, God speaks to Ezekiel in a variety of ways. 1) The word of the Lord came 2) The hand of the Lord was on me 3) The Spirit lifted me up. 4) The Spirit entered me 5) The voice above the expanse said to me. 6) The Lord God said to me. 7) Son of man, stand up on your feet 8) The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:22

Those Who Know God Must Abide In Love Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001

For those who know God, love will be the evident characteristic of their lives.

I. Love is a Persistent Theme (verses 10-11) A. John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” B. John 15:12, “This is my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Worries

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Nov 30, 2020

People become victims of GAD as a result of pathological worrying, People worry and people develop worry in two different forms according to research. Worries are stored in our minds as images and in verbal form.

I do not know how you perceive, but to me, anything Bible teaches is not a giving us suggestions but a command. If we have learned to avoid unbiblical practices, our life would be much happier. The first step to finding an answer to your worry is knowing what is a concern and what is a worry. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 12:3, Matthew 6:25-32, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Results Of A Wrong Decison

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 4, 2004

WE MAKE DECISIONS EVERY DAY IN ACTS 27 WE SEE SOME RESULTS OF A WRONG DECISION,,,

TITLE, (THE RESULTS OF A WRONG DECISION) ACTS 27 1-44 READ TEXT VERSE ACTS 27:10-11 (V10) AND SAID UNTO THEM ,SIRS I PERCEIVE THAT THIS VOYAGE WILL BE WITH HURT AND MUCH DAMAGE NOT ONLY OF THE LANDING AND SHIP BUT ALSO OF OUR LIVES. (V11) NEVERTHELESS THE CENTURION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

A Reasonable Rebellion

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Do we let fear and our own "realities" get in the way of God’s desire for our obedience and faith?

A Reasonable Rebellion Deuteronomy 1:19-2:14, Numbers 13 & 14 1. God said, “Go!” His People said, “No.” Deuteronomy 1:19-28 2. His People have their Reasons—a Human View of Reality. Numbers 13:26-14:4 • The Real Realities: the facts; it is the truth (v28). • The Apparent Realities: believed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist